Update: Crews battle a structure fire in Carlin north of Salmon Arm

According to Tappen/Sunnybrae Fire Chief Ryan Gray crews from the White Lake, Shuswap and Tappen/Sunnybrae Fire departments nearly have the fire extinguished. Gray said the affected building is a residence. A witness on the scene said the building was seriously damaged.

Original story:

Crews are battling a structure fire along the Myers frontage road in Carlin near the school and community hall.

A witness passing the scene on the highway said six fire trucks were already fighting the fire and another two were seen racing to their aid.